Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Saturday, October 5
7:30pm
Overture Hall
$30 - $75
Runtime
85 minutes, including two intermissions
Age Recommendation
6 and up
Meet the Artist
Stay after the show for a brief informal Q&A session in the theater with the performers.
Lauded by the LA Times as “a perfect storm of movement, music and choreography,” this renowned Chicago company nurtures diverse voices in contemporary dance. Opening new pathways to growth, learning and discovery, Hubbard Street showcases innovative choreography that captivates audiences worldwide.
The program:
Echoes of our Ancestors by Maria Torres
Show Pony by Kyle Abraham
Into Being by FLOCK
return to patience by Aszure Barton
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Videos
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Inside the Studio: Echoes of Our Ancestors
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Inside the Studio: Into Being
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Inside the Studio: return to patience
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Dear Frankie by Rennie Harris - Excerpt
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Highlight Reel
Overture Blog
Hubbard Street dances into Overture’s 20th anniversary season
Photos
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Meet the Artists
Hubbard Street
For 45 years, Hubbard Street has been one of the most original forces in contemporary dance—bringing top choreographers and works to Chicago and beyond. Hubbard Street’s ever-evolving repertory, created by today’s leading choreographic voices, makes this a company that dancers aspire to join and performance venues all over the world are eager to present. To date, the main company has performed globally in 19 countries and 44 U.S. states.
At home in Chicago, Hubbard Street performs 20 times a year and delivers renowned education programs in 50 classrooms across 17 Chicagoland schools. HSDC Education utilizes the choreographic process to teach essential problem-solving skills, creativity and collaboration—expanding their reach beyond traditional concert dance audiences, ensuring everyone has access to world-class dance and instruction.
Thank you to our Overture Presents partners
Title Partners
Community Partners
Leading Partners
Supporting Partners
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Charles & Barbara Saeman
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